Peter Lehmann Shiraz 2006
Barossa Valley $19.90 (572875)
This opens with an enticing and aromatic nose of black pepper, jammy ripe mulberry and chocolate. It’s medium to full bodied with an agreeable tannin structure and a very generous texture. The flavours are rich, succulent and warm (14.5% alcohol)—black juicy Bing cherry and dark bittersweet chocolate. It’s a match made in heaven with rack of lamb. It’s deftly balanced and remains one of the consistent bargains in the LCBO, deserving of being a Vintages Essentials wine. (VH)